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NA03 LGJ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,219 mi
Last recorded159,219 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 159,219 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 159,218 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 157,280 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around / under engine area , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower face of chassis / adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 157,267 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (Hand brake lever ) - (requires adjustment at hand brake drum) (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Tail door step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear radius arm bush at chassis attachment bolt position (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box sector shaft has excess movement - (requires adjustment of end float or other attention) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension pipe leaking clipped to outside face of chassis , adjacent to front wheel (5.3.5 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around / under engine area , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower face of chassis / adjacent to fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 151,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 147,599 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear step corroding

Pass 5 May 2018 140,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion on chassis legs under vehicle body

Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,900 miles

Rear tail gate step faulty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

both side steps rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,982 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear foot plate rusted

diff leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2016 122,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear foot plate rusted

diff leaking

Pass 20 May 2015 107,789 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both diff leaking

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 13 May 2015 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both diff leaking

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 13 May 2014 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 81,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2012 70,171 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 101,426 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,342 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 49,285 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 34,270 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,105 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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NA03 LGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA03 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NA03 LGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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